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Ribavirin (Copegus�; Rebetol�; Ribasphere�; Vilona�, Virazole�, also generics from Sandoz, Teva, Warrick) is an anti-viral drug which is active against a number of DNA and RNA viruses. It is a member of the nucleoside antimetabolite drugs that interfere with duplication of viral genetic material. Though not e... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hepatitis C | 656 |
75% |
| Cirrhosis | 38 |
42% |
| Hepatitis B | 3 |
67% |
| Healthy Sex | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 73% (698
Members)
find Ribavarin helpful
Ribavarin Reviews
Working / Worked
Noticed first rash on arm....I've been working in the yard.
Working / Worked
I had Hep C level 1. I start treatment about 4 years ago with just Interferrion A for 48 weeks and it returned 4 months after I stopped. I then Started Interferrion B with Ribavarin for 48 more weeks and that cleared it and has been gone for 4 years now.
Working / Worked
Must be doing SOMETHING right...Riba-rage sucked, but once you get that under control, it isn't so bad=)
Working / Worked
Itchy skin, a little bit of hair loss, lack of sleep.
Working / Worked
Even tho I only rec'd 4 mos. of treatment, that ended nearly 5 yrs ago; and my viral load at diagnosis was 267,000, it is now within normal range.
Working / Worked
IFinished tx viral free nearly 2 months feel better but not great more time needed! (Touch Wood)
CAME BACK f......k
CAME BACK f......k
Working / Worked
This stuff was awful. When I had trouble and did lower doses I was not so sick. As soon as it was raised again, I was hit hard again. Mostly it seemed to effect breathing and anger..
Working / Worked
Fatigue and loss of appetite.
Working / Worked
it works hard but have importants side efects
Working / Worked
1200mg daily, just started
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Starting Ribavarin
Are you doing your first shot by yourself? Are you not going to the doctor for your first part of treatment? My doctor refused to treat me if I did th... [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Angel, I took my first dose of Riba the morning of my first shot before I went to work. When I got home from work (Fridays) I took my shot and my ... [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Hi Angel I take the shot on Friday night and also take 3 pills in the am, and 3 pills in the pm every day. You will be in my prayers [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Thanks Tattman! I'm supposed to take 3 pills in the morning and 2 pills at night. I just don't know if I should do both on the same day! I play phone ... [More] -
Starting Ribavarin
Well my sister, During all 3 of my TX's I did my shot and took Ribaviron at night then in the morning. I dont know how many pills they told you to tak... [More]
